Video: Andy Schleck insists nothing more could be done to beat Gilbert
Brothers had no answer to Classic specialist Faced by questions as to why they didn’t attack more in the finale of Liège-Bastogne-Liège, Andy Schleck and his brother were adamant that they did everything possible to try to beat Philippe Gilbert […]
Video: Deignan riding better than last year, but not satisfied with form yet
Hopes to improve prior to Giro d’Italia Having finished a solid 23 in Flèche Wallonne and 44th in the Amstel Gold Race, Philip Deignan had hoped for a good day in Liège-Bastogne-Liège yesterday. However the Irishman told VeloNation right after […]
Gilbert restates goal of winning all the Classics
Got encouragement from Vandenbroucke’s family before winning Liège He’s won two editions of the Tour of Lombardy and the Amstel Gold race, and also taken Flèche Wallonne and Liège-Bastogne-Liège. Having achieved the latter yesterday, one of his long-stated career goals […]
Video: Brian Nygaard – ‘Gilbert was too strong’
Leopard Trek manager believes there was nothing his riders could have done If the accounts of cycling fans and bloggers on Twitter are an accurate gauge of public opinion, many of those watching Liège-Bastogne-Liège today were left scratching their heads […]
Video: Meyer and Van Lancker expecting aggressive Liège-Bastogne-Liège
Big battle in final Ardennes Classic Talking shortly before the start of Liège-Bastogne-Liège, Garmin-Cervélo’s Cameron Meyer said that he was anticipating a lot of attacks prior to the finale of the Classic. Like many others, he predicted that the contenders […]
Video: Gerrans upbeat about Liège chances, predicts aggressive race
Team Sky rider ambitious in La Doyenne Third in the Amstel Gold race, Simon Gerrans will have Sky Procycling’s full backing in Liège-Bastogne-Liège and said this morning that he was hoping that a special day is in store. “I am […]
Video: Danielson targeting Tour of California, hopes for Tour de France start
Playing support role in Liège-Bastogne-Liège today Garmin-Cervélo’s Tom Danielson has a clear set of targets in the month ahead, with his first big aim being a strong performance in the Tour of California. “I am not going to downplay it. […]
Video: Roche says Gilbert’s rivals have to believe they have a chance
Irishman recovering after Wednesday crash Ag2r La Mondiale rider Nicolas Roche may not have quite the form to contend for victory in Liège-Bastogne-Liège, but he is clear on what the contenders need to do to try to beat Philippe Gilbert. […]
Video: Nygaard says Leopard Trek has simply lacked some luck in its Classics campaign
General manager pleased with showing thus far, confident for Liège The Leopard Trek team has gone very close to Classics victory with Fabian Cancellara taking second, second and third in Milan San Remo, Paris-Roubaix and the Tour of Flanders. A […]
Video: Albasini says Cancellara’s Classics campaign shows that favourite doesn’t always win
HTC Highroad rider hopes that Tony Martin will get chance to win Liège The HTC Highroad team started Liège-Bastogne-Liège today with two leaders. The first is Paris-Nice winner Tony Martin, with the second being last year’s Tour of Britain victor […]